Overview
- Phase two recorded 75.87% turnout, bringing the combined figure across both phases to 73.57%, below the 75.97% logged in 2020 according to the State Election Commission.
- Counting will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday at 244 centres, with initial trends expected by 8:30 a.m. and the SEC aiming to declare all results by 2 p.m.
- District snapshots pointed to strong participation: Wayanad topped overall at roughly 78%, Malappuram reported 77.41%, Palakkad 76.23%, and Thrissur 72.27%.
- Polling was largely peaceful with isolated issues including EVM glitches, missing names on rolls, an impersonation complaint in Palakkad under police inquiry, minor clashes, and brief disruptions.
- Parties framed the results as a political signal, and Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil drew attention by returning to vote in Palakkad after securing bail in two sexual assault cases.